I've been banned.....
.....for the next 7-9 months
So we signed a contract on a short sale and our current space is limited. I told my fiancee she has permission to tell me 'NO' if I'm thinking of buying another bike and she asks, 'for how long?' to which I reply "2 months from when we move into the new house" to which she then replies "4, but you can buy all the parts you want.". I then asked if frames counted as 'parts' and she said 'yes'. :) The bike I just bought better be all it's internet lore says it is......it'll be my last for awhile. (unless I slide a frame set build) |
I have a hunch you are in for a real treat!!! :)
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I hear Trek makes good bikes.
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My fiance just bought another Taxion.:lol:
me 2 her 4 I placed an embargo on her future frame purchases as well. We have run out of space. |
I only buy "parts" bikes :innocent:
Aaron :) |
Originally Posted by gomango
(Post 13156253)
I have a hunch you are in for a real treat!!! :)
Originally Posted by Old Fat Guy
(Post 13156284)
I hear Trek makes good bikes.
Trek's really aren't my thing. |
I believe these would fall under the category of parts..... ;)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2675/...8ba04853_b.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2486/...13fd4338_b.jpg |
I hope it wasnt one of those overrated DeRosas.
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Here it is....the last bike purchase for awhile. I acquired it from the original owner who purchsed it in 1986 from R&A Cycles in Brooklyn. All C Record except for the brake calipers which are SR and the brake levers which are aero Dia Compes. The seats a funky Regal Girardi.
http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/r...a/DSC00969.jpg http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/r...a/DSC00968.jpg |
Very nice Jim. What wheels are on there? Do you intend to keep it as found?
By the way, the funky Regal is the rarish mag railed version. It actually has a tension adjustment, and requires a longer than normal bolt. I have a friend that is attmpting to recover an old Regal as an experiment for me. He was unable to sorce the proper sized rivets, but may have a workable solution. I will let you know how it turns out. Congrats! |
Originally Posted by Old Fat Guy
(Post 13161182)
Very nice Jim. What wheels are on there? Do you intend to keep it as found?
By the way, the funky Regal is the rarish mag railed version. It actually has a tension adjustment, and requires a longer than normal bolt. I have a friend that is attmpting to recover an old Regal as an experiment for me. He was unable to sorce the proper sized rivets, but may have a workable solution. I will let you know how it turns out. Congrats! The rims are Trek Matrix semi-aero laced to C-Record freewheel hubs, the rims will be changed. Its a good point you make about the seat post needing a longer bolt as it's been switched to an allen bolt from the OE hex head. I plan on keeping the bike but my wife has taken a liking to it, if I can get her fit to it it'll probably become her's and then we'll sell off her '73 Paramount P65. I typicaly ride 54cm C2C top tube bikes, this ones a 53, my wife's 5'5" so it may too big for her. |
Originally Posted by cpsqlrwn
(Post 13157767)
I believe these would fall under the category of parts..... ;)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2675/...8ba04853_b.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2486/...13fd4338_b.jpg |
Short sale? We had two contracts on two condos and both fell through. The owning banks wanted full retail price - go figure.
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Congratulations Jim,
Such a beauty! I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine. At some point, if you wouldn't mind adding some pics of the fork crown and seat caps, it would be fun to see them. |
Very nice bike indeed miamijim. I suppose if you have to put the brakes on spending at the moment, this is a great bike to finish on. What are your plans for the brakes? Are you going to leave them as is or might you change them for something Campagnolo? I know the present brakes are perfectly fine and do look great.
Anyway, congratulations on for buying such a nice bike. |
I can't imagine that ban lasting long. As long as you follow the "Miamijim" rules:
1. Bikes pay for bikes. 2. Minimum margin >$100. As I recall, you have a knack of finding deals on the real high end stuff, where the margins are 5X this amount. You should be able to "justify" picking up a deal here and there. Just keep them moving out, and she will like the financial results. |
I think I remember that bike...oh and if you need to hide bikes or parts, I've got a secured garage that is pretty much all bikes now..
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Originally Posted by robtown
(Post 13161612)
Short sale? We had two contracts on two condos and both fell through. The owning banks wanted full retail price - go figure.
Originally Posted by gomango
(Post 13161626)
Congratulations Jim,
Such a beauty! I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine. At some point, if you wouldn't mind adding some pics of the fork crown and seat caps, it would be fun to see them.
Originally Posted by Gary Fountain
(Post 13161678)
Very nice bike indeed miamijim. I suppose if you have to put the brakes on spending at the moment, this is a great bike to finish on. What are your plans for the brakes? Are you going to leave them as is or might you change them for something Campagnolo? I know the present brakes are perfectly fine and do look great.
Anyway, congratulations on for buying such a nice bike.
Originally Posted by JReade
(Post 13162248)
I think I remember that bike...oh and if you need to hide bikes or parts, I've got a secured garage that is pretty much all bikes now..
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Originally Posted by miamijim
(Post 13162767)
...in reality she doesnt care what I do as long bikes and parts dont work their way into living areas of the house.
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When I get back from my weekend trip I'll take outdoot pics in bright natural light, the color difference bewteen indoor pics with and without flash is amazing:
http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/r...a/DSC00970.jpg http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/r...a/DSC00976.jpg |
Yeah I eyeballed it for a bit, but its unrideable for my 6+ foot tall self, so I backed off. Glad a c and v got it.
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Originally Posted by miamijim
(Post 13162783)
When I get back from my weekend trip I'll take outdoot pics in bright natural light, the color difference bewteen indoor pics with and without flash is amazing:
http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/r...a/DSC00970.jpg http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/r...a/DSC00976.jpg She really is in very nice condition! So classy. Thanks for the extra pics, as they are fun to peruse. |
Shaweeet!
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So is there a limit of the max size of Christmas ornaments???
What a beauty... |
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